Dear fellow Hanoverians:<\/p>\n
I am delighted to send this, our first “Candidate Information Sheet”, on
\nAround Town on the Web. There are five contested races on May 6th, and all
\nof the candidates have been invited to submit the following information, as
\nit was submitted to the Hanover Women’s Club, Juniors, for their
\nCandidate’s Night. The information you receive ATOTW will be exactly as it
\nwas submitted by the candidate.<\/p>\n
Candidate Information Sheet<\/p>\n
Name: \t\t\tEmmanuel Dockter
\nOffice Seeking: \tBoard of Selectmen
\nAddress: \t\t27 Stone Meadow Lane
\nTelephone Number: \t443-417-6892 (cell)
\nLength of Residency: \tFive years<\/p>\n
Please list relevant experience (education, vocation, etc.) you feel will
\nbe useful in the office you are seeking.
\nI am a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps where I learned thoughtful
\nleadership and a strong work ethic. In the infantry and security forces I
\nwas responsible for supervising over a hundred personnel and for
\nmaintaining the security of our nation\u2019s strategic weapons.
\nAfter the Marines, I worked for the U.S. Military Sealift Command in Italy
\nwhere I learned efficient process development. I assisted in the
\ndevelopment of deployment plans for our military personnel and assets
\naround the world. I also completed my bachelor\u2019s degree in computer
\nscience and directly applied these skills to my job. I engineered
\nintegrated information technology and process-based solutions as well as
\nredesigned business processes for efficiency by implementing cross-system
\nintegration and automation.
\nI attended law school at Boston University and have my own practice.
\nWorking directly with clients has helped me to develop problem solving and
\ninterpersonal skills. I have learned that not all problems require
\naggressive advocacy. Many disagreements can be solved through thoughtful
\ndiscussions and finding common ground.
\nSince moving to town I have volunteered as the vice-chair of the Advisory
\nCommittee and as the chair of the Master Plan Committee. This experience
\nhas provided me with a better understanding of the Town finances, budget
\nprocess, and overall town planning.<\/p>\n
What are the major issues confronting the town which involve your office?
\nPlease express your opinion on these issues and how you propose to deal
\nwith them.
\nThe revitalization of Route 53, and especially the Mall, is key to the
\nTown\u2019s future and any hope of easing the residential tax burden. The
\nBoard of Selectmen will be intricate in the negotiation of the Tax
\nIncrement Financing agreement with the Mall. It is important that we
\naddress the negotiations with the Mall in a thoughtful and financially
\nresponsible manner. My financial experience on the Advisory Committee and
\nnegotiation experience as an attorney will help me in these efforts.
\nMany residents perceive a challenge in Town with open communication and
\ntransparency. The Board of Selectmen are the primary policy-making body in
\nTown and should focus their efforts on making it easier for residents to
\nstay informed and get involved. My legal experience will help me to draft
\nand evaluate formal policies and my technology background will help me to
\ndevelop creative communication solutions.
\nIt is essential that we develop a comprehensive long-term plan for Town
\nfacilities, buildings, resources, and development. Presenting last-minute
\nplans without sufficient forethought or resident input causes turmoil
\nthroughout Town. Two such examples are the recent suggestions to re-zone
\nthe St. Mary\u2019s property as commercial and combine the Town Planner and
\nConservator Agent positions. I am working as the chair of the Master Plan
\nCommittee to develop a thoughtful plan and will bring this experience to
\nthe Board of Selectmen to ensure that all suggestions are properly
\nconsidered through the appropriate volunteer committees.<\/p>\n
Why are you running for this office?
\nSince moving to Hanover, my wife Heidi and I have fallen in love with
\ncommunity and have made many great friendships. We are proud to call
\nHanover our home. My main reasons for volunteering to help in Town are my
\nfour-year-old daughter Abby, two-year-old son Henry, and third child on the
\nway. I plan on living here with my family for many years and feel that my
\nexperience provides me with a unique perspective and set of skills that
\nwill be helpful to the Town as a member of the Board of Selectmen.<\/p>\n
For “Around Town on the Web”,
\nCathy H-B<\/p>\n
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